Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Released November 2011
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-120 was announced 10 months earlier than the 3D1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-120 matches up against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Panasonic 3D1
VG-120 | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus VG-120
3D1 | VG-120 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Panasonic 3D1
VG-120 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VG-120 vs the 3D1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and 3D1.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-120 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older VG-120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | 200 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $190 | $670 |